kata shinogi zukuri katana

[gtstcactus]

How common are kata shinogi zukuri blades? I'd never seen or hrard of one until i saw one at the link below

 

http://www.ricecracker.com/japanese_swords/katana/sk15.htm

[paulb]

I have only ever seen one in hand and that was a long time ago. Although interesting to look at and I am sure difficult to make, the one I saw felt unwieldy and clumsy to hold. I am not sure if there was some practical reason for this style but I am guessing it was a fashion thing which, based on the number you see, wasnt hugely successful.

[Surfson]

If you've ever used a kitchen knife that is beveled on one edge and flat on the other, then you know that such blades tend to make a curved cut. In the kitchen, this is annoying. Why this would be desirable in warfare, I'm not sure, but I suspect that Paul is right that it didn't catch on for a reason.

[cabowen]

kata kiri ba wakizashi are seen from time to time but this "kata shinogi zukuri" katana is very rare.....

[gtstcactus]

I think I'd like to own one of these! Perhaps for the rarity factor, not sure how great they are to use but I like them!

 

If anyone has any pictures of any kata shinogi katana or even katakiri ba wakizashi I'd love to see them. I tried google and got lots of katana and wakizashi pics but none of that profile.

 

Does anyone know when these first occured or even who fashioned this style of blade?

[DirkO]

Couldn't this be a kata kiri ba that's been polished down and thus removing the shinogi? By the looks of the bonji it had it's fair share of polishing?

[Jean]

If I remember well, there was one (Katana) on sale months or year(s) ago in the "For Sale Section"

[Thierry BERNARD]

http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/nmb/ ... f=1&t=8283

 

http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/nmb/ ... f=4&t=8187

[Toryu2020]

Jason et al -

You might Google "Oni-Bôcho" for info on a most famous example that surely inspired many copies. FWIW at least a few folks felt this construction cut very well...

-t

[Thekirsh]

Jason,

Here's an example of a tanto.(in need of a polish )

Simon

[gtstcactus]

Simon,

 

Don't suppose your selling that blade? :D

[Thekirsh]

Jason,

Sorry,not for sale but if you are looking for a Katana give me a PM.

Simon